Nevada is, of course, most known for the casino capital of Las Vegas. But did you know there is a lot more to see in this incredible state? It spans from the desert all the way to the edge of California’s Lake Tahoe area.
Don’t get us wrong, we love Las Vegas and it should 100% be on your bucket list if you’ve never been, but we also love RenoTahoe’s charm and Lake Tahoe’s beachfront. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, pro gambler or just looking for adventure, Nevada certainly has something for you.
I have had the opportunity to stay in both the Aria Tower Suites and Aria Sky Suites. I’ve received a lot of questions about whether the Sky Suites experience is worth the price or not.
In terms of accommodations and dining, the prices are much lower in Nevada, than many places around the world. On a weeknight in Las Vegas, for example, you can see rates as low as $125 USD for a 5-star property. Reno, too, sees lower rates at higher end hotels driven entirely by demand.
You can get a lot of bang for your buck in Las Vegas, and Max and I often talk about how it’s rare to find such high-quality luxury at such an affordable price.
Typical food & beverage costs range depending on how high-end the hotel brand is, but we typically budget $300 per day for food & alcohol. Transfers to & from the hotel to the airport range as well, but we typically budget $30-40. Be sure to splurge on tickets to a show, like Le Reve or ‘O’.
The shoulder seasons, like Spring and Fall, are the best times to Visit Las Vegas - both in terms of price and by weather. Summer is incredibly hot, while winter can get into the low 50s. Fall and Spring brings nice weather in the high 70s and typically, lots of sunshine.
Check out some of our favorite Nevada hotels and what we like and don’t like about each of them.
Depending on your trip, here’s what we recommend:
Las Vegas only:
Las Vegas and surrounding:
Reno/Tahoe:
In the last few months, I have had the opportunity to stay in both the Aria Tower Suites and Aria Sky Suites.
There is no question that the Bellagio is one of the most grandiose and beautiful hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.
Resorts World is the first new construction on the Las Vegas strip in a decade and we could not have been more excited to check into one of our favorite brands: Conrad.